Roberto Gagliardini admits his Italy call-up was “unexpected” and marvels that’s he’s playing with players he “watched on television”.
The Atalanta midfielder was a surprise name in Giampiero Ventura’s Italy squad, and could feature against Liechtenstein or Germany.
“It was an unexpected call,” Gagliardini said at Coverciano.
“Finding champions who you watched on television not long ago is a dream come true. I’m happy for my form and Atalanta’s.
Roberto Gagliardini admits his Italy call-up was “unexpected” and marvels that’s he’s playing with players he “watched on television”.
The Atalanta midfielder was a surprise name in Giampiero Ventura’s Italy squad, and could feature against Liechtenstein or Germany.
“It was an unexpected call,” Gagliardini said at Coverciano.
“Finding champions who you watched on television not long ago is a dream come true. I’m happy for my form and Atalanta’s.
“If you players are ready, it’s right that they be called-up. The national team has always been my objective, a year ago I never could have thought of it, but I’m here.”